piece goods

American

plural noun

goods, especially fabrics, sold at retail by linear measure.

piece goods British

plural noun

Also called: yard goods. goods, esp fabrics, made in standard widths and lengths

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Etymology

Origin of piece goods

First recorded in 1655–65

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In Thailand, Japanese cotton piece goods had been virtually driven from the market by Chinese prices, which were as much as 15% lower.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1941, when piece goods were scarce, Kahn took a chance on Manchester.

From Time Magazine Archive

April imports of piece goods were reported as 165,000,000 yd. as against 215,000,000 yd. for April 1929.

From Time Magazine Archive

What Japan wants to sell is Japanese cotton piece goods, Manchurian soya beans and such.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ladies were already picking through patterns and piece goods, planning their Easter dresses.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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